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A close up photo of conversation hearts, the classic Valentine’s Day candy. They are small pastel hearts with words like, “true love,” “you plus me,” “hug me,” “puppy love,” and more.

February 13, 2026

All Kinds of Love: Galentines, Malentines, Self-Care, and On

Valentine’s season is fraught for many people — or at least it used to be. The pressure of finding the right gift or snagging a table at a favorite restaurant can be challenging for those in romantic relationships, but for...

A photo showing a bonfire on a beach, with logs burning, and five different people roasting marshmallows on sticks. Everyone is sitting in the sand, so only feet, hands, and torsos are visible.

August 29, 2025

Burn Smart: Bonfire Safety for Summer’s End and Fall Nights

As Labor Day rolls around, we mark the unofficial end of summer. Schools are back in session across the country, evenings are getting cooler, and many of us are sneaking in those last outdoor gatherings before fall fully sets in. ...

A landscape with a mountain on fire next to a city, with the flames moving from the left (in the mountains) toward the city. It is nighttime.

July 11, 2025

The Hidden Toll of Wildfires: A Crisis Beyond the Flames

Wildfires are among the most dramatic and destructive events of our time—burning homes, displacing communities, and reshaping entire landscapes. But beyond the visible devastation, a quieter and more insidious crisis is unfolding. As the climate warms and wildfires become more...

June 22, 2025

Feeling Sick: Is It a Summer Cold or Wildfire Smoke?

It’s summer—the season of sunshine, fresh air, and… coughing? Sneezing? A sore throat? If you’re feeling under the weather in June or July, you’re not alone. But is it just a harmless summer cold—or could it be wildfire smoke? With...

June 6, 2025

E-Cigarettes Linked to COPD and Hypertension

Austin Air has been sounding the alarm on e-cigarettes for more than a decade. Now, new data—and a landmark Supreme Court decision—confirm what we warned about back in 2015: e-cigarette use is not without health risks, especially for youth and...

June 3, 2025

Air Quality Alert in the Midwest and Canadian Prairies

Updated: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 2 PM (EST) Smoke from extensive wildfires in Canada—especially in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta—continues to drift southward, combining with regional fires in Minnesota, creating dangerous air quality conditions across parts of the Upper Midwest...

May 30, 2025

Air Quality Alert in Midwest Due to Canadian Wildfires

Smoke from over 160 out-of-control wildfires in Canada is drifting into the Upper Midwest, triggering air quality alerts across Michigan and surrounding states. Residents are urged to limit outdoor activity and take precautions to protect their health. As of Friday,...

Woman sitting on sofa using a nebulizer.

December 2, 2024

Reframing Disability and Highlighting the Role of Clean Air

Today, December 3, is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Disability is often seen as something that happens to a small, specific group of people. In reality, most of us will experience a form of disability at some point in...

September 12, 2024

How to Spot Dirty Air in Your Home: Key Signs and Solutions

How to Spot Dirty Air in Your Home: Key Signs and Solutions While we often think of air pollution as something happening outdoors, indoor air is often even more contaminated – sometimes 100x more polluted!1 But how do you know...

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